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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the country’s oil and gas supply remains secure, but rising global fuel prices continue to strain government finances as it maintains the RON95 price at RM1.99 to protect the majority. Photo by Bernama

The retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia has dropped 85 sen to RM5.12 per litre for the period from today to April 29, 2026, compared to RM5.97 per litre previously, according to the Finance Ministry. Bernama FILE PIX

The government will soon announce additional measures to support those who were out of work due to the global supply crisis. Photo by Bernama

Twelve petrol stations have been identified as high-risk for fuel smuggling, with police deploying about 30 personnel to patrol the area as part of enforcement efforts. Bernama FILE PIX

Media practitioners are urging the government to consider a special exemption for RON95 petrol quotas after the monthly reduction to 200 litres is seen as insufficient for fieldwork requirements. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the MyKad-based approach has proven effective through the implementation of the RON95 petrol subsidy under Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95), which is more structured and easier to monitor.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim instructs the Finance Ministry to immediately study the targeted diesel subsidy process using the same mechanism as Budi95. Bernama Photo